Contact Mary Alice Smallbone Teen Court Coordinator  Email New Braunfels, TX 78130 Ph: (830) 221-4185 Fax: (830) 608-2148 Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

What is Teen Court?
Teen Court is a alternative, voluntary program, which offers young offenders an opportunity to make restitution for an offense through community service, specialized classes and jury service, thus avoiding fines and keeping the juvenile’s record clear. By bringing the teens before a jury of their peers, which sentences them to constructive service in a community service organization and jury duty, this program seeks to deter teens from future unlawful behavior, while providing direct experience in the judiciary system and an understanding of their future role as a productive citizen.  For more information, please see the Teen Court fact sheet.

Goals

• Hold juvenile offenders responsible for their behavior and help them recognize that the consequences are a direct result of their own actions.
• Provide teenage offenders with a positive experience in the judicial system, thereby reducing recidivism and helping deter the possibility of committing other crimes.
• Educate youth volunteers and offenders on the legal and judicial process.
• Establish positive relationships between the community and its youth, promoting increased understanding and communication

Interested in becoming a Teen Court Volunteer?
Interested applicants should be between 13 - 18 years of age and should be willing to commit to serving the Teen Court at least 3 sessions. Please mail, e-mail or bring an application signed by a parent or guardian, the Teen Court office will then contact you with further information, applications should be addressed to the contact information listed above.

Teen Court Dates
Teen Court meets at 5:30 pm and begins promptly at 6:00 pm at New Braunfels Municipal Court 1486 S. Seguin Ave. View teen court dates.